News Rumour: Acer to launch Wii-style PC console

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2009/02/26/acer-hornet-wii-style-pc-console/1

Leaked presentation slides show a upcoming Acer PC could be based on Nvidia's Ion platform and come with a Wii-style controller.

 

Apart from a Wii with 2 controlers (and yes, it's essentially a multiplayer device) costing over 300 euro's...which is more than an Xbox360.
I still like it (but will buy second hand....eventually)

For the Acer, it would come down to pricepoint and ease of use...HTPC anyone?

 

But....but...bu-bu but Intel said that no-one was interested in Ion, they can't be proved wrong!

haha Intel propaganda machine BURNED by this announcement!

 

I remember when Sky launched their game service. You could press the red button and play 'frogger' or 'darts' etc. The ION hardware may *just* pip my Sky box here in terms of raw performance LOL !

Obviously I exaggerate for effect here, but seriously... my now deceased 5 year old Pentium M 1.6Ghz notebook was more powerful than the atom cpu (so the benchmarks tell me).

I suppose the GPU will be doing all the hard work though.

 

Isn't the Wii just that? A weak PC with an exclusive controller?
The question is how much plug-n-play will it be? That's essential for non-hardcores. Will they have to navigate through the intimidating desktop?!

 

Bloodie hell, been off the net for 2 days come back and Acer are thinking of joining the gaming industry?!

 

Depending on the price (if it's cheaper than a media center) I can imagine it being quickly hacked

 

I'll stick with my standard PC, thanks.